ing in particular — to embrace in one
simple conception object which of itself prehends a concrete and large significance （as Earth；
Man； …Alexander or Caesar） and to designate it by one word； — as to resolve such a conception
— duly to isolate in idea the conceptions which it contains； and to give them particular names。 And
in reference to the view which gave occasion to what has just been said； thus much will be clear；
— that as reflection produces what we include under the general terms Genius； Talent； Art；
Science； — formal culture on every grade of intellectual development； not only can； but must grow；
and attain a mature bloom； while the grade in question is developing itself to a State； and on this
basis of civilisation is advancing to intelligent reflection and to general forms of thought； — as in
laws； so in regard to all else。 In the very association of men in a state； lies the necessity of formal
culture — consequently of the rise of the sciences and of a cultivated poetry and art generally。 The
arts designated “plastic；” require besides； even in their technical aspect； the civilised association
of men。 The poetic art — which has less need of external requirements and means； and which has
the element of immediate existence； the voice； as its material — steps forth with great boldness and
with matured expression； even under the conditions presented by a people not yet united in a
political bination； since； as remarked above； language attains on its own particular ground a
high intellectual development； prior to the mencement of civilisation。
§ 77
Philosophy also must make its appearance where political life exists； since that in virtue